Code Commission
The Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission (the Code Commission), which was created in 1960, is responsible for ensuring that the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (the Terrestrial Code ) reflects current scientific information. The Terrestrial Code contains trade standards for terrestrial animals and their products.
Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission
The Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission (the Code Commission), created in 1960, is responsible for overseeing developments of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (the Terrestrial Code) and ensuring it reflects the latest current scientific development.
The Code Commission comprises six members who are elected by the World Assembly of Delegates for a three-year term. The members are internationally recognised experts with a broad understanding of the major diseases of animals addressed by the Terrestrial Code and international trade in animals and animal products. The Code Commission collaborates closely with the other Specialist Commissions for scientific expertise as well as to ensure harmonised approaches, as appropriate.
The Internal rules, Terms of reference of the Code Commissions and Qualifications of its members can be found in the Basic Texts below (pp. 5-6).
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Étienne Bonbon
President, Terrestrial Code Commission
FRANCE
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Gaston Maria Funes
Vice-President, Terrestrial Code Commission; Counsellor for Agricultural Affairs
ARGENTINA
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Salah Hammami
Vice-President, Terrestrial Code Commission; Epidemiologist and virologist
TUNISIA
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Bernardo Todeschini
Agricultural Attaché
BRAZIL
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Kiyokazu Murai
Animal Health Division
JAPAN
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Lucio Ignacio Carbajo Goñi
Agricultural Attache
SPAIN